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Three Bedroom House on 10 acres with 350 ft. Sand Beach on Lake Michigan.

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Stephenson, MI
  • J.W. Wells State Park
    7 min drive
  • Island Resort & Casino
    39 min drive
  • Peninsula State Park
    185 min drive
  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    28 min drive

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About the area

Stephenson

With a stay at this vacation home in Stephenson, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan and J.W. Wells State Park. .This beach vacation home is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from O. B. Fuller Park and 23.2 mi (37.4 km) from Chip-in Casino.

What's nearby

  • J.W. Wells State Park - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Chip-in Casino - 36 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds - 39 min drive - 44.9 km
  • Island Resort & Casino - 39 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Four Seasons ATV Trails - 67 min drive - 62.7 km

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hirsch's Cedar River Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Lighthouse Pub - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Three Bedroom House on 10 acres with 350 ft. Sand Beach on Lake Michigan.

Our second home is located off Dunkas Road, on a private drive, in Cedar River, Michigan. Dunkas road is located 1 mile from Cedar River. Cedar River has excellent fishing and easy access to ATV/UTV/Dirt bike trails. Cedar River has municipal dock with boat ramps.

Two Story 2500 Sq. Ft House with 3 bedrooms. Bottom level offers 2 bedrooms, one large bathroom, laundry room and a bunk room. The bedrooms both have queen size beds and closets. Each of bedrooms offer access to the outdoor deck, one through an screen porch with a table and seating. The bathroom has whirlpool tub and walk in shower. The bunk room includes 2 sets of bunk beds, a table, couch, rocker and TV. The bunk room also has patio door to wrap around deck. Laundry room has washer, dryer, and refrigerator.

Second Floor has cathedral ceilings with an open concept and a beautiful view! The large living room offers s flat screen tv, 2 couches and rocking chair. Dining room with a large table, seating for 8, or more. Full kitchen has oven, cabinet top stove, dish washer and island. Bedroom has king sized bed and full closet. Bathroom has whirlpool hot tub and walk in shower. Second floor has sun room with chair and couch overlooking Lake Michigan. Bedroom has patio door into sun room.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a flat-screen TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

John and Amber

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video games
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: $100 cleaning fee for cigarette butts left on site

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $100 fee for feces left onsite

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Three Bedroom House on 10 acres with 350 ft. Sand Beach on Lake Michigan. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
3rd year!
We love this place. It has every thing you could want. A beautiful beach on Lake Michigan to a quiet and cozy home. The view is spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adena S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Lake House
We were looking for a tranquil, comfortable place "up north" for three adults and a dog. We wanted a sandy beach, pine forests, dark night skies with many stars, friendly peoplle, beautiful sunrises. At Amber and John's Lake House we found all that and more! Their home is spacious and welcomiing; its design takes advantage of its unique spot on the lake shore -- catching the breezes, providing beautiful views from the windows and the two screened-in porches. We found everything a guest could need to make their stay pleasant: comfortable beds, substantial sofas and chairs), a generous supply of towels, a large refrigerator (with useful codiments) the spacious kitchen island where we could organize our meals, helpful labeled drawers and cabinets in the kitchen. We could see much thought and care had gone into this house and the arrangements for guests of different ages and interests. The big dining room table seats eight to ten people easily - although we were only three. There were games and books for inside days. There were lots of beach toys and inside toys that made us wish were were kids again -- as did the room with the four bunk beds. Amber and John were helpful and easy to work with; they answered all my pesky questions promptly and patiently. They helped us find a week that accomodated our schedule and theirs, and when we mentioned our dog, even provided special towels and a dog crate, We are so happy we chose John and Amber's lake house for our vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha S., Iowa City IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Family memory making spot
ChatGPT 4o mini Log in Write a review for a house that was on lake Michigan. Our family had the absolute greatest time from grandma to small Our recent stay at this Lake Michigan house was nothing short of magical. From the youngest child to the oldest family member, and even our old dog, everyone had the absolute greatest time. The house itself was incredibly cozy, offering stunning views all day, especially the sun rise. The beach was the highlight of our stay. Its pristine, sandy stretch provided the perfect backdrop for days filled with fun and relaxation. The gentle waves and breathtaking views created a serene environment that everyone enjoyed. Whether we were building sandcastles, taking leisurely strolls, or simply soaking in the sun, the beach offered something for everyone. This house is more than just a rental; it’s a place where lasting memories are made. We are already looking forward to returning and creating even more cherished moments. Highly recommended for families seeking a beautiful and peaceful getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place for family and friends
This is a lovely home on Lake Michigan with a sandy beach and beautiful views. We especially enjoyed the two screened in porches which face the lake. It’s not just a rental, but is a second home to a young family of 6, and so it has many features which make it very homey. It has an impressively well stocked kitchen, including spices and condiments. It’s a great place for kids, including a room with 2 bunk beds, a picnic table for games, and a big screen TV. However, if you have trouble with stairs, this place is not for you. It’s quite remote with the nearest grocery store 30 minutes away in either Escanaba or Menomine, so bring food with you. There’s a nearby restaurant called Halfway which serves excellent food. We went there 3 times.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
So beautiful and peaceful
Love this place. Beautiful sunrise and sunset right over Lake Michigan! The house and the beach are amazing! 2nd year highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cidalia C., Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation Oasis!
My husband and I chose this location based on the beach and it did NOT disappoint. We spent most of our stay outside and we only left the property twice, because the scenery was so beautiful. We star gazed almost every night and had fires right in the beach. And, when it did rain, I curled up with a book and hubby found Mike Tyson’s Punch Out for the Nintendo. He was thrilled! lol. Amber was great to communicate with and this property had everything we needed. We hope to book another stay here in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We Can't Wait to go Back
My only hesitation is writing this review is that everyone will want to stay here and it'll get all booked up! This house and property is absolutely amazing!! The beach honestly still has me gushing over it to friends and family. The owners are just as amazing, the communication is great and you can tell they truly want you to enjoy your stay at their property. My family absolutely loved our stay here and are already planning next summers vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yelena K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in quiet area with big sandy beach
We (and our dogs) enjoyed our stay. The house was big with plenty of room for everyone.The washing machine and dryer were a big plus, as we stayed for more than a week.The area was quiet. The bottom of the lake was mostly sandy. It would be a good idea to bring water shoes though, because there are sharp plant stalks poking out of the sand.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Great Stay
After staying in this house last year, we decided to come back and stay for another week this summer. We were not disappointed. Seeing our son soak up an entire straight week of having the beach right outside his back door made for priceless memories that we will not soon forget.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bret K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Summer Getaway
Quiet/peaceful getaway from the heat and hassle of everyday life. The house was clean and well furnished providing a great place for lake activities or day tripping to some awesome Great Lakes places. Owners were easy to communicate with and helpful. We would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Sandy Beachfront Property.
The house was so nice, the morning sunrise and evening sunset was breathtaking. It was quite, secluded, and the beach to ourselves. Owners were great left us with everything we needed to enjoy this amazing place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brendan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Picture Perfect Week on the Beach
We had a picture perfect week on the beach to enjoy spending time together as an extended family. John and Amber's beach house was perfect for our needs and their hospitality made us feel welcome before we even got to the property. Our week started off a little bit rocky as a storm had gone through the area the night before. Upon our arrival, we learned that the power was out as a result of the storm. We chatted with John and Amber on the phone and they were able to help us find what we needed and offered assistance with anything else that would help us out. Fortunately the power came on just before sunset. The rest of the week was almost perfect from then on. The pictures of the backyard in the listing are a little out of date, but for us that was a positive. Much of the grass in the backyard has been replaced with sand, making this the widest beach you'll probably find in anywhere in the area. Our two year old son absolutely loved his big 'sandbox'! And the house has TONS of outdoor toys to use! He was so sad to leave it all behind at the end of the week. Our only downsides to the yard were biting flies on the hot days and mosquitos at dusk. But I think it's nearly impossible to find any place in northern MN, WI, or MI where this isn't the case in the summer. Just bring your bug spray! The section of Lake Michigan that the property is on is also perfect for enjoying the water. I was able to walk a couple hundred feet out from the shoreline and still only be about knee to waste deep in the water. Much of the area in front of house is a pristine sandbar that is only a foot or two under the surface of the water. This was great for going in barefoot and a big stress reliever to let our two year old son play in the water without having to worry about him going in too deep. We also brought two paddleboards along and enjoyed going out and exploring the shoreline with them daily. The only downside to the beach was algae along the first few feet of the shoreline. Fortunately we could always find clear spots into the water depending on the direction of the wind. As for the inside, we were perfectly comfortable. The day we arrived was on the warmer side, so learning there was no a/c was a bit of a surprise, but the house cooled off very quickly once the sun started to set. There are lots of windows to open up! Plenty of amenities kept us comfortable when we weren't outside on the beach. Thank you, John and Amber. We truly enjoyed your special place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lewis C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Remote Christmas Getaway with the Family
We chose the property for its remoteness and its shoreline on Lake Michigan. The house and property offered great spaces to create memories together as well as places for solitude. The kitchen was nicely supplied as we brought food to cook for the entire week. The owners were easy to communicate with and even checked in after it snowed to see if we needed the driveway plowed out. We really enjoyed our Christmas away!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing.
Great home, totally enjoyed my stay. Been hunting the area since 2000 most comfort ever, friends have been hunting there since the late 1960's they say the same.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Gail K.

The waters view was breathtaking!
The view and the privacy made this getaway very memorable. I took daily walks in the lake back and forth for up to 45 minutes a day the sand was mostly hard, the water clean and a wonderful work out!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous view day and night!
This was a beautiful house with a beautiful view! We would definitely stay here again.👍❤
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beach was gross
The house was great. Clean and well-equipped. The beach, sadly, was a huge disappointment. It was one long stretch of brown-green muck that extended 4-5 feet out into the water. Apparently it's the result of a big vegetation kill-off. It smells terrible and is littered with dead fish. The situation is not new, according to the neighbors, and sometimes it's worse than others. We paid a premium for a beach house and couldn't even use the beach. (Sometimes we couldn't even be out on the deck the stink was so bad.) We definitely would not have rented the place had we known what awaited us.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious Retreat
The master suite was great for my parents and my family had room to spread out on the lower level. There are a lot of steps that could be an issue for some people. The beach changed daily. It was muck the first day and nice sand by our last day. Lots of room for frisbee and other activities! The driveway is long, but leads to a very secluded house.

10/10 Excellent

Jim Wallace W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded expectations!
We had such a delightful stay at this property. John answered our many questions before arrival. We had never been to Michigan before and this home had everything we were looking for—a private spacious home with room for everyone to be together or to spread out, a large beach area for play and shell searching, beautiful walks in both directions, close enough for day trips but also plenty right out the back door for a day spent on site. I spent hours on the chair overlooking the lake on the upper deck connected to the master bedroom. This is the first place we’ve stayed where we all left saying we’d love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private Beach House
Perfect family getaway on private Lake Michigan beach. Tons of space and very clean, well kept property. Owners very responsive and helpful too!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was wonderful
Had a great time and will come back again.

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for Families
We had a great time and absolutely loved being right on Lake Michigan. Perfect place for a family especially with kids. Communication with John and Amber was super easy and they responded quickly. Loved the layout of the house. And with the location being between Escanaba and Wisconsin gave you other places to check out. Would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place and great owners!
If you are looking for seclusion on beach front lake Michigan then look no further! Home I'd equipped with everything you need except for maybe some additional lawn chairs. The sunrises are beautiful on lake. And enjoy a campfire and roast some s'mores on your very own beach. Just don't forget your bug spray.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dottie R., Minonk IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven! Thats the only word to describe this place ! I
This place was not described properly but of heaven is a place on earth you got it here ! It's quiet peaceful the beach is beyond beautiful! If your looking for a place to take your family and get away this is the place ! Amber and John have outdone themselves the beds are comfy the house is beautiful eveuthing you would need ! The beach i can't even began to explain make sure your up for the sunrise ! I would and will be back ! Thanks for a beautiful family vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020